armlet

noun

arm·​let ˈärm-lət 

1

: a band (as of cloth or metal) worn around the upper arm

2

: a small arm (as of the sea)

Examples of armlet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Powerful men commonly gave armlets to their followers to both secure loyalty and demonstrate wealth. — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025

The seven-piece outfit, which also includes hip rings, an armlet and a bracelet, went to an unidentified bidder during a two-day sale featuring over 500 items of Hollywood paraphernalia. — Oscar Holland, CNN, 30 July 2024

The ensemble includes seven pieces from Industrial Light & Magic chief sculptor Richard Miller’s collection–a bikini brassiere, bikini plates, hip rings, an armlet and bracelet. — Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 27 July 2024

Workers found another cache later that fall with more treasures, including gold armlets inscribed with the name of Ramses II. — Irene Cordón, National Geographic, 7 May 2019

Word History

Etymology

arm entry 1 + -let

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

armlet

noun

arm·​let ˈärm-lət 

: a band (as of cloth or metal) worn around the upper arm